The Heart of Bogardan is a rare Enchantment card from the 1997 Weatherlight expansion, featuring cumulative upkeep and a powerful damage mechanic.
Heart of Bogardan
1997 • Magic: The Gathering • Weatherlight
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Released in 1997 as part of the Weatherlight expansion, the Heart of Bogardan is a distinct Enchantment card within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Identified by card number 106, this piece stands out for its high mana cost and escalating threat potential. As a Rare card, it holds a significant place among collectors who appreciate the strategic depth and iconic design of the late 1990s era. The card’s gameplay revolves around a unique cumulative upkeep mechanic. Players must pay an increasing cost each turn or sacrifice the enchantment. When sacrificed, it deals significant damage to a target player or planeswalker and their controlled creatures, with the damage scaling based on how many turns it remained on the battlefield. This high-risk, high-reward design makes it a memorable artifact for any collection focused on strategic complexity. Artwork for this card was created by Terese Nielsen, whose illustration style defined much of the Weatherlight set’s visual identity. Collectors often seek out this print for its historical significance in the game’s evolution and its striking artistic representation. Whether you are building a vintage collection or completing the Weatherlight set, this card offers a tangible connection to one of Magic: The Gathering’s most celebrated expansions. The combination of its powerful rules text and iconic art ensures it remains a sought-after item for enthusiasts of the format.
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Heart of Bogardan
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Terese Nielsen
Card Stock
English
{2}{R}{R}
Enchantment
R
Card Text
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Cumulative upkeep {2} (At the beginning of your upkeep, put an age counter on this permanent, then sacrifice it unless you pay its upkeep cost for each age counter on it.) When a player doesn't pay this enchantment's cumulative upkeep, this enchantment deals X damage to target player or planeswalker and each creature that player or that planeswalker's controller controls, where X is twice the number of age counters on this enchantment minus 2.